At Ozarks Outdoors, we believe that outdoor recreation should be open to all, regardless of socioeconomic background, experience level, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. We are allies in promoting the use of public lands for all people in a safe, respectful, and supportive way.
About Ozarks Outdoors
Ozarks Outdoors is committed to providing U of O students of all backgrounds, skill levels, and interests the opportunity to explore and enjoy the local and regional natural resources of the Arkansas River Valley.
Ozarks Outdoors plans and coordinates regular day trips and overnight campouts each semester, and helps provide students the tools needed to plan their own trips.
Come explore the Ozarks Outdoors office, located in the Seay Student Center. A wide inventory of outdoors gear and equipment is available for use to all U of O students free of charge.
| Fall Semester Hours | August 21 – December 9 |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 11 AM – 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 PM – 10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Closures | |
|---|---|
| Sabbath | Every Tuesday 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Labor Day | 9/4 – 9/7 open 11AM – 3 PM |
| Fall Break | 10/22 – 10/24 open 11 AM – 3 PM |
| Thanksgiving Break | Closed 11/25 – 11/29 |
Campus Recreation Facilities
Across campus there are many recreation and outdoor facilities available for our students, faculty, and staff. Some of these facilities include:
- Disc Golf Course (View Course Map)
- Sand Volleyball Courts
- Outdoor Pickleball Courts
- Outdoor Basketball Courts
- Outdoor Intramural Field
Excursions
Regular day trips and overnight excursions throughout Northwest Arkansas and beyond during the Fall and Spring Semesters.
- Rock climbing
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Camping
Equipment
Extensive “Free to Use” gear cache, including:
- Kayaks
- Canoes
- Stand-up paddle boards
- Bicycles
- Camping equipment
- Climbing equipment
- Field guides
- Fishing tackle, and rods
- Hammocks
- Disc Golf
- Lawn Games
Bike shop
- Full service bicycle repair shop
- Bike rentals
- Open stand time available to campus
- Serviced by Ozarks Outdoors staff
